错失

錯失

cuòshī

verb #16,277

Meanings

1 to miss (a chance)
2 to let slip

Characters

to lose; to miss

Examples

他错失了一个绝好的机会。

Tā cuòshī le yīgè jué hǎode jīhuì.

He missed an excellent opportunity.

不要再错失良机了。

Búyào zài cuòshīliángjī le.

Don't miss the golden opportunity again.

Tips

usage

错失 is more literary/formal than 错过. It's commonly paired with 机会 (opportunity) or 良机 (golden opportunity). You'll see it more in news, sports commentary, and written Chinese.

Stroke Order

错 cuò

失 shī